DAWN MCCARTHY AND BONNIE 'PRINCE' BILLY READY

What better way to spread holiday cheer and celebrate the season than with the comingling voices of friends? This year, old friends and collaborators Dawn McCarthy and Bonnie 'Prince' Billy (previously heard together on BPB's beautifully wistful 2006 record The Letting Go) present you with a Christmas gift; this new holiday single comprised of two songs from the Everly Brothers' catalog, "Christmas Eve Can Kill You" and "Lovey Kravezit". It will be released on 7" on the 19th of November.

From the Seeger Sisters to Elvis, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard; there is a remarkably strong musical tradition of fa-la-la-la-la-ing from country and folk musicians. The two songs on the single also offer a foreshadowing glimpse at Bonny and McCarthy’s forthcoming full length record of Everly Brothers songs; a project that was inspired by the songstress’ young daughters love of the rhythm and blues duo. In true Everly style, both the single and the LP celebrate and showcase harmony as a medium which is eminently worthy of attention (and even adulation).

Bonnie’s career, which spans over a decade and a half of inspired creative practice; this single marks his first holiday release. Given the depth and dynamism of Bonny and Dawn’s natural harmonic ability, the single is sure to awaken the inner holiday spirit (and beasts) like no other record this season.

"Christmas Eve Can Kill You" and "Lovey Kravezit" were recorded in Nashville and is a collective effort by: